ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION ON MOBILE AUTOMATED SYSTEM (MAUS) EQUIPMENT AT GRAND FORKS AFB, ND
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, 319th Contracting Squadron at Grand Forks AFB, ND, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified contractors for annual maintenance and calibration services on Mobile Automated System (MAUS) equipment. This effort aims to ensure proper functioning of critical MAUS units. Responses are due April 15, 2026, at 10:00 am CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and services for the annual maintenance and calibration of three specific MAUS units located at Grand Forks AFB, ND, Building 605, Room 101. Key tasks include:
- Annual Preventive Maintenance: Evaluation, repair, and service reporting for MAUS systems and scan arm assemblies. This work is to be performed at the contractor's facility.
- Maintenance Checklist: Inspection and replacement of specific components such as scan arm motor, drive pulleys, belts, resolvers, bearings, and linear slide bearing trucks. Flexible track replacement is excluded.
- Telephone Support: Provision of diagnostic and resolution support from 9 am to 5 pm CDT.
- Return Maintenance Authorization (RMA): Contractors must provide an RMA number before the government ships non-functional equipment for repair.
- A 12-month warranty is required for all replacement parts, materials, and workmanship. The government will handle shipping equipment to the contractor and determine the return transport method.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (NOT a solicitation)
- NAICS Code: 334519 – Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (bidders may suggest alternatives)
- PSC Code: H316 – Inspection – Aircraft Components and Accessories
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 10:00 am CST
- Published: April 7, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should submit a capabilities package, not exceeding 5 pages, via email to 2LT Jarred Cronin (jarred.cronin@us.af.mil). The package must include:
- Organization Name, CAGE Code, Business Type
- Point of Contact (POC) Telephone Number and Email
- Existing contract vehicles (if applicable)
- Three past performance references with current contact information and contract numbers
- Anticipated percentage of effort for subcontracts and whether small or large businesses will be used
- Clearly delineated teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements with previous teaming experience
- List of pertinent set-asides for the company.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only to determine the procurement method. The government will not pay for information submitted and will not provide feedback or evaluations on submissions. A single award may be made following this research.